Charles Owen 4* magnetic clasp

[Boughtabay]

After being unceremoniously dumped yesterday (own fault, not paying enough attention & unseated by a not very exciting spook ) I’ve replaced my hat today with a Charles Owen 4* based on its high safety rating. It’s come with a magnetic clasp which I didn’t really bat an eye at but after getting it home the OH is looking at the clasp a bit suspiciously … has anyone had any issues with this “new” clasp type? I quite like it but he’s put the heeby jeebies up me now

 

[cold_feet]

I don't have a Charles Owen, but have had a magnetic clasp on my hat over 4 years (probably time I got a new one ). I've never had a problem with it. I prefer it to the slot in clasp thingy I had on my last hat.

 

[Boughtabay]

I like it but OH is suspicious of how easily it comes away when you pull on the tab … having said that a plastic slot in clip isn’t exactly un breakable under the right circumstances

 

[Cragrat]

I have had that had a couple of months - tool a little while to get the hang of it, but love it now. I have tugged on the harness a few times in different directions, and it hasn't budged.
I noticed a few riders in theit post xc interviews at Badminton had the a CO with magnetic clasp.

 

[hock]

I have this catch and it drives me mad to do up but it’s never felt as though it’ll come undone. I only wear it if somethings a bit sharp so I don’t use it enough to get used to it. Very comfy and light though!

 

[terrierliz]

I’ve never had an issue, it took a bit of getting used to. My only issue is when it gets stuck to the metal strip on the stable doors I do it up before I get on.